5. 5. Statement: The Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games Homecoming 2016

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:34 pm on 27 September 2016.

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Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour 4:34, 27 September 2016

Okay. I’m getting there, don’t worry.

We’re now looking at ways in which Flint can more permanently recognise Jade’s achievements and our pride in our famous hometown fighter, but also the legacy of what we do locally in terms of building on take-up of taekwondo and other sports. But I’m a little apprehensive about the suggestion I should get into the ring with Jade myself.

Of course, on a Wales-wide level, the most fitting way to recognise this achievement is to be able to build on that success and to create Paralympians and Olympians of the future. So, I’d urge the Welsh Government and all of us here to actually take a lead in making sure that that happens.